I am going to take two steps forward and one back with this article. I know I just got done talking to you about the transition from hunting season to spring fishing. But, there is one last hunting opportunity here in Texas that comes at the same transitional time. Spring turkey season! I am not … Read more
If you’ve spent any time digging into the history of Kendall County, you’ve probably come across the name Frederick Voges. He wasn’t the flashiest figure in Texas history, but he was one of those hardworking, salt-of-the-earth folks who helped turn this part of the Hill Country into a thriving community. A German immigrant who made … Read more
In a cluttered workshop buzzing with welding torches and reverberating with the sound of grinders against metal, you’ll find Dorman Vick in his natural element, patiently mentoring his students through sparks and steel. Yet, the journey that brought him to this workshop, becoming a cornerstone of vocational education in Boerne, Texas, began far from this … Read more
Published in 2011, the late John Eddie Vogt’s book, Witches, Bitches, and Other Small Town Folks, brings to life the quirky, unforgettable, and entertaining tales of growing up and living in Kendall County from the 1930s through the 1960s. Thanks to the gracious permission of his family, The Kendall Gentleman is honored to share excerpts … Read more
Mothers have a way of telling us exactly what we need to hear, even when it is not what we want to hear. For my mother, Scottie Florene Leech, this was her specialty. Scottie could cut through distractions, set the game plan, and make sure we didn’t waste time worrying about the wrong things. Sometimes … Read more
Have you ever felt like you were in rut? Day after day of fighting the same battles, living an all too familiar experience over and over again as you move down the road of life. I think that it is fair to say that we all have been there or may even be there at … Read more
Fishing the Guadalupe River with Jed Mazour For the avid outdoorsman, February is a slow time of year. Hunting season is wrapped up and it’s too cold to fish most waters. This leaves most of us packing away our camo, cleaning the blood off of our tailgates, and planning our next adventures for early spring. … Read more
Early Life and Education Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, Dr. Ron Martinelli’s path to becoming one of America’s leading forensic criminologists was anything but ordinary. A scholastic All-American in track and field, Martinelli was a sprinter with ambitions of competing in the 1972 Olympics, boasting a 9.4-second 100-yard dash. His athletic … Read more
My Father The Judge: Cigar of the Year 2024 This month’s review by Mr. Clay the Cigar Guy from The Cigar Society is the 2024 Cigar of the Year by My Father Cigars, The Judge. With its impeccable construction and complex flavor profile, this cigar has not only earned top honors but has also secured … Read more
The narrative reflects on a young boy’s realization of his father’s sacrifices as an Air Force pilot during Career Day. It highlights the need for mentorship in the lives of young men, emphasizing the absence of male role models. The author calls for established men to mentor youth and encourages young men to seek guidance, fostering character and integrity.